Anti-hate speech legislation ineffective
Debate over the censorship of offensive and hateful speech has been an important feature of American political discourse since the foundation of our republic. The temptation to censor has been…
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DivestVC responds to recent trustee vote
For anyone unfamiliar with the history of the fossil fuel divestment campaign at Vassar, our six-year history encompasses unprecedented activism (culminating in the largest environmental action at Vassar, the May…
Trump’s flippancy toward climate change reprehensible
From Nov. 6 to 17, the United Nations Climate Change Conference is taking place in Bonn, Germany. Representatives of nearly 200 nations are present to discuss how to make progress…
Couple’s lackluster public display of affection disappoints
As the holidays quickly approach, love is in the air. Joy, kindness, season’s greetings and feelings of overall cheer are present all around us. It is only natural to catch…
Intro Women’s Studies class discovers solution to sexism
Although they set out to examine the roots of systems of oppression through an intersectional lens with a focus on gender issues, students in one Intro to Women’s Studies class…
Mysterious waffle-making Deece dancer inspires awe
This is a story about an inspiring person to end all stories about inspiring people. Forget about Mahatma Gandhi (I’m from India—I can say that), forget about anyone you look…
Trustees reflect on a decade of achievement
The Vassar College Board of Trustees provides institutional continuity and stability to the campus community, but its inner workings are often left unexplained to the groups and people who benefit…
Vassar hosts annual high school debate tournament
On Saturday, Nov. 5, the Vassar College Debate Society held its second annual high school invitational debate tournament. Fifty-four teams, most from nearby northeastern states, competed in the tournament, held…
Political Roundup
In this week’s headlines… On Nov. 2, the Islamic State belatedly claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack by Sayfullo Saipov in Lower Manhattan on Oct. 31, which killed eight people…